While rolling across the open roads of Canada, you likely have your valuables on your person or carefully stowed in the luggage. But once you are parked at the RV resort near the Campbell River or on the shores of Prince Edward Island, open doors and a casual lifestyle take over. Make sure that you protect your most valuable possessions with some simple and surprisingly affordable upgrades to your motor home or trailer.

Install a Floor Safe in a Closet or Cupboard

If you travel with cash, lovely jewelry, a passport, or collector watches, a floor safe with a combination will provide better protection than a jewelry box or wallet. Floor safes can be small enough to hold money and a jewelry box or large enough to store files, jewelry, and other collectables. Have it bolted to the floor or walls and hide it in a closet.

Add a Door Alarm

Your local electronics store sells stand-alone home security systems. Select one that does not require a monitoring service. Add a contact to the door of the trailer. A screeching alarm will alert the neighbours and campground crew to trouble if someone tries to break in. The burglar will move on.

Use Your Hidden Storage

RVs are designed to maximize storage options with clever cupboards tucked away in the oddest places. Instead of putting your jewelry box in the bedroom closet, think about stowing it under the pots and pans, in with the canned food, or even in your in-floor laundry chute. Thieves that are working a campground are looking for quick grab-and-go targets. Avoiding the prominent hiding spots will slow them down and protect your valuables.

Fool Intruders

How often have you laughed at those fun look-alike safes for sale on TV? The locking box looks like a book, a can of soup, or a puzzle box. It may have a simple combination or key lock. A casual burglar will overlook the costumed safe and leave your stash of cash and passport behind.

Leave a Light On and Music Playing

You are on vacation! Of course, you will leave your RV parked at the campground for an entire day while at the amusement park, shopping mall, or sightseeing destination. Just like at home, make it look like somebody stayed home to watch TV before you take off. Leave on a couple of lights and maybe a radio. Like a house or apartment, empty RVs are an easy target for burglars.

Close the Privacy Shades

Most RVs come equipped with dual-function shades with a layer that filters light and another for complete blackout. Keep the light filtering shade down, even when you’re home, to prevent those strolling by from seeing your valuables. Watching the sunset from your dining area picture window may be nice but be aware that others may be watching you.

A Hitch Lock is an Ultimate Deterrent

So, you locked down all your valuables, but how do you stop somebody from hooking up and driving off with the entire trailer? A hitch lock covers the kingpin on a fifth wheel or the ball coupler on your bumper hitch. All you have to do is lock up with your combination or padlock. For even a determined thief, it is one more obstacle that costs them time and saves your camper.

Get Proper RV Insurance

If you purchased insurance for your RV in haste while buying the trailer or motorhome, you might be missing out on some vital coverage for your unit and its valuables. Ensure you have a complete and proper range, including jewelry that must be covered on your home insurance policy and not insured with an RV policy from Wayfarer Insurance Group. Don’t hesitate to contact us to have one of our licensed RV insurance representatives ensure that your RV and its personal possessions are correctly covered.

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